Leadership

Board of Directors

Meet the dedicated leaders who volunteer their time, expertise, and passion to advance Caribbean-American commerce across South Florida.

Executive Officers

2025โ€“2026 Executive Committee

Our elected officers provide strategic leadership and day-to-day governance of the Chamber.

DR
President

Dr. Denise R. Williams

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Jamaica
MC
1st Vice President

Marcus A. Celestin

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡น Haiti
SB
Secretary

Sandra B. Alexis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡น Trinidad & Tobago
RJ
Treasurer

Reginald J. Clarke

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง Barbados
Board Members

Directors & Committee Chairs

Our volunteer board brings expertise from across industries โ€” finance, healthcare, legal, technology, real estate, and more โ€” representing the full diversity of the Caribbean diaspora.

DW
President

Dr. Denise R. Williams

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Jamaica ยท Healthcare Executive

Board-certified physician and CEO of Caribbean Health Partners. Founded GCACC's healthcare access committee and has served the chamber for 12 years. Advocate for minority health equity across South Florida.

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1st Vice President

Marcus A. Celestin

๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡น Haiti ยท Attorney & Civic Leader

Managing partner at Celestin Law Group, specializing in business law and immigration. Former City of Miramar Commissioner. Passionate advocate for Haitian-American entrepreneurship and civic participation.

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Secretary

Sandra B. Alexis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡น Trinidad & Tobago ยท Finance & Banking

Senior Vice President at SunTrust Caribbean Banking. Expert in trade finance and SME lending. Leads GCACC's financial literacy and women's entrepreneurship programs serving Broward County.

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Treasurer

Reginald J. Clarke

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง Barbados ยท CPA & Entrepreneur

Founder of Clarke & Associates CPAs, serving Caribbean-American small businesses for over 20 years. Oversees GCACC's annual audit and budget. Champion of the chamber's scholarship endowment fund.

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Director, Membership

Ingrid M. Gonsalves

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡พ Guyana ยท Real Estate Developer

Principal at Caribbean Realty Holdings with a portfolio spanning Dade and Broward. Chairs the Membership Committee, growing the chamber's roster from 250 to 500+ members in three years.

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Director, Events

Kevin P. Baptiste

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ด Dominican Republic ยท Hospitality

Owner of Palms Catering & Events, a full-service event company based in Fort Lauderdale. Leads planning for GCACC's Annual Gala and networking events series. Caribbean Culinary Arts Advisory Council member.

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Director, Advocacy

Nadia V. Ferreira

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ Bahamas ยท Policy & Government

Former Florida State House staffer and founder of the Caribbean Policy Institute. Represents GCACC before local government and the Florida legislature, advancing policies that benefit Caribbean-American owned businesses.

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Director, Technology

Winston E. Thomas

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Puerto Rico ยท Technology

CTO at TechCaribe Solutions and startup advisor. Spearheads GCACC's digital transformation and Tech Incubator Program. Connecting Caribbean-American tech entrepreneurs with funding and mentorship in South Florida.

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Director, Youth & Education

Aisha M. Morgan

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡จ St. Lucia ยท Education

Principal at Sunrise Academy, Pembroke Pines. Chairs the Youth Leadership and Scholarship Committee. Founded the Caribbean Youth Business Summit, now in its 5th year, serving 300+ students annually across South Florida.

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Advisory Council

Honorary & Advisory Members

Distinguished leaders who provide guidance, mentorship, and represent the chamber's broader community.

Hon. James L. Rivers

Honorary President Emeritus ยท ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Jamaica

Founding member & former 3-term president

Dr. Claudette Beaumont

Academic Advisor ยท ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡น Trinidad

Dean, FIU College of Business

Pastor Jerome Emmanuel

Community Advisor ยท ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡น Haiti

Community outreach & faith-based partnerships

Lorraine A. DeSouza

Trade Advisor ยท ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง Barbados

Former Caribbean Export Development Agency

Get Involved

Interested in Serving on the Board?

We welcome passionate Caribbean-American leaders to apply for open board positions during our annual elections. Applications typically open each spring.

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